Hammerheads Host League-Leader Orlando City
July 2, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - Wilmington Hammerheads FC is set to host Orlando City SC on Thursday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Legion Stadium. This will be the first match between the Hammerheads and league-leader Orlando City before they face off again on July 12 at ESPN Wide World of Sports.
The Hammerheads have finished with four draws in their last four matches, extending their unbeaten record to nine consecutive games after equalizing with the Richmond Kickers during last weekend's match at Legion Stadium. Hammerheads midfielder Tom Parratt put the ball in the back of the net in the 60th minute leaving the Kickers scoreless until the 79th minute when they fired back with a goal that would tie the match.
Orlando City currently reigns the top of the league standings with an overall record of 13-0-3 and an 11-point cushion on the Kickers who remain second in rank. They are entering Thursday's match after taking a 3-0 victory against LA Galaxy II at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Saturday. Orlando's Corey Hertzog tallied two goals during the match, while Kevin Molino scored his 11th goal of the season pronouncing him the current leading goal-scorer in the league.
Wilmington and Orlando will meet on the pitch a total of three times this season. The Hammerheads will host two of the three matches at Legion Stadium.
Directly following the conclusion of Thursday's match, a postgame fireworks display will take place on the backfield courtesy of Vantage South Bank in celebration of Independence Day. The Hammerheads are hosting Military Appreciation Night with special discounts for active and retired military members and their families at the ticket booth on game day.
For more information regarding Wilmington Hammerheads FC or to purchase tickets, please contact (910) 777-2111 or visit online at www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com.
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